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The 1909-S Lincoln cent is considered a semi-key issue and is relatively scarce in all grades, though it is especially challenging in uncirculated grades. Within the uncirculated spectrum, Brown and Red-Brown examples are most common, and these are frequently encountered in the MS60-65 range.
Obverse Description
Bust of Abraham Lincoln framed by IN GOD WE TRUST on the top periphery. The word LIBERTY to the left of the portrait and the date and mintmark (If any) positioned on the right side.
Reverse Description
Wheat ears flanking the words ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM on the top perimeter. Deisgner's initials of V.D.B. have been removed.
Catalog Information
GSID:
1797
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1909, S
Reverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Reverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Weight (gr):
3.11 gr
Weight (oz):
0.11 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Lincoln
Coin Date:
1909-S
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
1,825,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
2433
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1909-S 1c Lincoln MS RB
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1909-S 1c Lincoln MS RB
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$7,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $6,250 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS BN [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/133xxx/b732e156-4f38-45e4-95ee-83317fee2e70.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $45
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RB [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/435xxx/69281083-4e89-4e1b-8add-20c192601463.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $55
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RD [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/360xxx/46668f31-a86b-430a-87d1-43ecb24d68e1.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $100
1909 VDB 1c MS BN
Worth: $2 – $450
1909 VDB 1c MS RB
Worth: $22 – $22,000
1909 VDB 1c MS RD
Worth: $55 – $50,000
1909 VDB 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS BN
Worth: $10 – $330
1909 VDB 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS RB
Worth: $130 – $750
1909 VDB 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS RD
Worth: $175 – $10,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS BN
Worth: $550 – $25,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS RB
Worth: $2,150 – $42,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS RD
Worth: $2,150 – $150,000
1909 1c Lincoln MS BN
Worth: $0 – $960
1909 1c Lincoln MS RB
Worth: $25 – $1,440
1909 1c Lincoln MS RD
Worth: $40 – $3,000
1909-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 1,825,000. ...
$500
1909-S Lincoln Cent. MS-63 RB (PCGS).
$390
1909-S 1C Lincoln MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 1,825,000....
$702
1909-S Lincoln Cent. MS-67 RB (NGC).
$4,080
1909-S Lincoln Cent. MS-66 RB (NGC). CAC.
$2,160
1909-S 1C Lincoln MS62 Red and Brown ANACS. Mintage 1,825,000....
$288
1909-S 1C Lincoln AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/1159). NGC Census: (0/597). Mintage 1,825,000. ...
$188
1909-S Lincoln Cent. AU Details--Questionable Color (PCGS).
$301
1909-S 1C --, Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. NGC Census: (0/403). PCGS Population (0/792). Mintage: 1,825,000. (#2433...
$150
1909-S 1C --Polished--ICG. VF30 Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/726). Mintage: 1,825,000. (#2433)...
$89
1909-S 1C XF40 ICG. ...
$207
1909-S 1C VF20 Red and Brown--Whizzed, Scratched, Corroded--ANACS, AU Details....
$86
1909-S 1C--Scratched, Cleaned--ANACS, Fine Details, Net VG8,... (2 Coins)
$105
1909-S 1C MS61 Red and Brown ANACS. Frosty in texture, ...
$161
1909-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. CAC: 100 in 64, 124 finer (11/25). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage ...
$854
1909-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. Housed in a Generation 4 fatty holder. CAC: 14 in 63, 224 finer (11/25). CDN: $345 W...
$763
1909-S 1C Lincoln MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 1,825,000. ...
$763
1909-S 1C MS66 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (22/1). Mintage 1,825,000. ...
$1,320
1909-S Lincoln Cent. MS-62 RB (NGC).
$288
1909-S 1C Lincoln AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/1155). NGC Census: (0/596). Mintage 1,825,000. ...
$188
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